Thyroid and Metabolism: 4 Ways to Keep Your Butterfly Gland Healthy

• The thyroid gland, though small, significantly regulates metabolism, weight, energy, and heart rate, with its dysfunction often linked to metabolic syndrome.
• Metabolic syndrome affects one in four people globally, characterized by high blood sugar, low HDL, high triglycerides, large waist size, and high blood pressure.
• Hypothyroidism, common in India affecting 1 in 10 people, is closely associated with metabolic syndrome, impacting blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and blood pressure management.
• Dr. Danendra Sahu highlights that hypothyroidism slows metabolism, increasing LDL cholesterol, insulin resistance, and diabetes risk.
• Maintaining thyroid health involves a balanced diet, consistent medication, regular exercise, and stress management to support metabolic functions.

Why It Matters: Prioritizing thyroid health through diet, medication, exercise, and stress management is crucial for overall metabolic well-being.